Extreme Makeover: Kitchen Edition
As the new term starts at University many of us will be either moving into halls or into houses, which means communal kitchens that can often look bare and a little less than inviting.
However, through these quirky, kitsch and vintage accessories and utensils your kitchen can be transformed into a social hub where some of your most treasured memories may just be created.
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Stacked in a stainless steel rack, these rainbow coloured mugs will brighten up even the dullest of kitchens.
Perfect for a mid afternoon, post lecture cup of tea with your housemates, these mugs will stand pretty on your kitchen work top, saving you valuable cupboard space.
5 piece Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Maker £9.99
If the cocktail sipping girls from Sex and the City inspired you to make your own cosmopolitans this summer then this cocktail making kit is for you.
Complete with mixer, shot measurer and shaker, and available in pink, green, orange or blue, this is a must-have to get those pre-party drinks flowing.
Pack of 6 Party People Chopsticks £7.90
If you haven't quite mastered the art of using chopsticks then these fun and easy-to-use ones will make you an expert in no time.
In an assortment of colours these chopsticks will make your dinner a vibrant occasion, so grab your wok, or the Chinese take-away menu, and indulge in some group cooking and dining.
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If you're the more experienced and adventurous cook then you might just be looking for a convenient and fun way to store your spices.
This magnetic spice rack has room for six of your favourite spices, and with glass fronts and different colour containers your spices will be easily distinguishable for easy use and experimentation.
With these quirky, kitsch and vintage accessores and utensils your kitchen can be transformed into a social hubNatalie Lambert
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Mini pink dot/blue roses set of two cake tins £15.00
Cath Kidston is the epitome of 'shabby-chic', so if you want to introduce some vintage style into your kitchen then these cake tins are a good place to start.
Even if you're not skilled in the art of cake-making, you can use these cute tins to store pre-baked sweet treats or even kitchen nic-naks
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Vintage 'Kiss the Cook' hanging heart £6.50
If you're really taken by vintage trends then this tea-stained hanging heart should take pride of place in your kitchen.
Hang it over the kitchen door or attach it to the fridge with a magnetic clip, this beautiful kitchen accessory will bring a smile to any cooks' face.
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Fridge Magnet bottle opener £14.99
For absolute bottle-opening ease, this magnetic bottle opener means your beer can be out of the fridge and enjoyed ice-cold in a matter of seconds.
It sticks securely to your fridge door meaning that it can defeat even the most stubborn of bottle tops.
